Greenkeeper Lead

Facilities | Toowoomba

Closing date: 27/01/2025

**Greenkeeper Lead**
- Toowoomba, Garden City of QLD
- Full Time Permanent Position
- Free On-site Parking and Access to School Facilities

Toowoomba Grammar School (TGS) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Greenkeeper Lead to oversee the maintenance and enhancement of the School's sports fields, gardens, lawns, and outdoor facilities.

**About Toowoomba Grammar School**

Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875 and is a member school of the Great Public Schools Association of Queensland (GPS). It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 1,200 from Preparatory to Year 12. There are approximately 300 boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The School’s campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.

It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with the skills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful in life. That they are boys of good character who respond well to challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.

TGS has been honoured with The Educator’s 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice award. The Award acknowledges excellence in providing competitive salaries, employee benefits, professional development opportunities and nurturing a culture of inclusion and respect.

**Grammar 150**

In 2025, TGS will be celebrating its 150th anniversary. We are calling it Grammar 150 and this will be an incredible year for the School. Click here to learn more about Grammar 150 and what you can expect if you were to join TGS in 2025.

**About the Position**

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, you will be responsible for turf management, irrigation, landscaping, and ensuring all outdoor areas are well-maintained, safe, and visually appealing for students, staff, and visitors. Building strong relationships with contractors, senior management, teaching staff, and vendors will be key to your success in this role.

**Selection Criteria**:
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:

- **Experience and Qualifications**: Demonstrated minimum of 4 years' experience as a Greenkeeper or in a similar role, with relevant qualifications in sports turf management, horticulture, or related fields (Certificate II, III, or IV). A current Queensland Driver's Licence (manual preferred) and first aid qualifications or willingness to obtain are essential.
- **Technical Expertise in Greenkeeping**: Proven skills in turf management, including operation of Toro and John Deere Hybrid mowers, irrigation systems (e.g., Rainbird), and expertise in plant care, pest control, and sports field preparation (e.g., cricket pitches, soccer fields, and rugby fields). Experience in planning and executing landscaping projects and managing fertiliser and pest control programs is essential.
- **Leadership and Team Collaboration**: Ability to provide leadership and guidance to the grounds team, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
- **Health, Safety and Environment Awareness**: Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety, ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining workshop areas, and proactively addressing hazards. Understanding of sustainability practices in groundskeeping and the ability to incorporate environmental considerations into daily operations.
- **Physical Capability and Endurance**: Capability to perform physically demanding tasks such as mowing, trimming, kneeling, and lifting. Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and during non-standard rosters, including weekends and term breaks to support school events.
- **Attention to Detail and Problem-Solving Skills**: Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and address potential issues before they escalate. Initiative and ownership of projects, ensuring high-quality results and timely completion.

When addressing these selection criteria, please provide specific examples from your experience and qualifications that demonstrate your suitability for the role.

For a full Position Description please refer to the attachment below.

**How to apply**:

- a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume;
- the names and contact details of three confidential referees.

**Applications close on 27 January 2025.**
- We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time._
- Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position._

**Working with Children**

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under the _Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening)